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Investors seeking higher returns, often (ex)entrepreneurs who possess special skills or relationships, sometimes look to non-traditional investments such as start-up companies. We like to call what these highly aspirational individuals do “Angel Investing”. Wikipedia definition of an “Angel Investor”: An angel investor or angel is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, […]
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FeeFighters participated in a summer incubator program called Excelerate which took place in Chicago. The experience was invaluable on three important levels: meeting mentors, learning from classes, and being in a fun environment with other startups. The first month was filled with mentor meetings. We met mentors who would greatly influence our business, whether it […]
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The primary reason startup businesses fail is due to management’s failure to correct one or more of the five key operating elements. To avoid failure, you need to understand what these elements are and how to effectively implement them in your business. Each element is discussed in this article. The first element is liquidity. This […]
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Despite the tough economy, or maybe because of it, many people have decided to start their own business. History tells us that most of these businesses will fail within a few years. Here’s how to avoid becoming another statistic. Plan Ahead No matter what your idea is, you need a plan. Every business has customers, […]